Brooklands

We stayed at Brooklands for Christmas- it is an absolutely charming and romantic little cottage, we didn’t want to leave.

From the log fire, quirky stairs & beautiful views to the extremely cosy bed and most welcomed guest snacks, we just shut the world out for a few days and completely relaxed. To give a balanced view, there were 3 minor negatives. Firstly, the kitchen could do with additional baking trays (bearing in mind that we had Christmas dinner there, we did take tin foil trays with us). Secondly the sofa, which although it does suit the cottage, sadly didn’t allow for ‘cuddling up together’ and lastly the log supply was very poor - although we were aware that it would be limited and did bring supplies with us, there was literally 1 log. With everything considered, we are seriously considering booking again for this Christmas.

We loved Brooklands!

The ideal Cotswolds cottage, everything you think of when you think of an English country cottage. The listing was very accurate, let your hopes be raised, and with very useful instructions for finding the cottage (and the key!) The location is perfect for what we wanted, an isolated romantic country bolthole, a perfect break away for two, with lovely walks (and a roaring fire to come back to)

Loved staying at this cottage!

Comfortable lounge area, well appointed kitchen, with tea & coffee etc supplied. Big bathroom with plenty of hot water. Great instructions on how to enter the property. Parking was down the road, a bit difficult to find a place to park near the cottage. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area

A lovely old cottage quirky with lovely old beams but it had maintenance issues Wifi was not working all the time we stayed at the property no wardrobe in the bedroom it was down stairs in the lounge there was a big stain on the carpet in the bedroom there was a huge crack in the wall in the bedroom put your hand in front of it and you get a draft from it, it was dark in the lounge because the shrubby outside needs cutting back.

The patio out back needs relaying the neighbour let us park our car in his spare parking spot because there was no room to park at the bottom of the lane it was very kind of him the bed was very comfortable the pictures on the walls were interesting to look at plus other items too.

The house itself is pittoresque but the minuspoints are : no privacy in bathroom.

No curtains to block the view from outside. No way to brush your hair in bathroom. No heating in bathroom. Nothing to store clothes. You live from out of your suitcase. Dirty windows. I cleaned a bit of them. Flypoop on the microwave and worn down on the inside (rusty)No curtain at kitchendoor. You receive a mail to leave the house clean. With what? All the cleaning stuff was dirty. Bed too small. Also the behind of the bed itself was loose. Big stain on the carpet. Car parking was a lucky shot. We have a hybride but no opportunity for electruc car to charge. The cottage was too expensive for what you were getting.

We had a lovely stay.

Here’s a summary below for anyone considering staying here: The good: 1. Good location, peaceful (bar the building works opposite that we weren’t informed of). 2. Good amount of space for 2 people 3. Garden was lovely - spent lots of time here The less good: 1. No internet (we weren’t informed in advance). Not a problem for us at the time, but if we stayed longer, it would have been. Phone signal for some won’t work either, so just be wary! It’s expected, but with no internet too, it made it difficult to do much planning or mapping stuff out! 2. Building work has been ongoing in the field opposite for a while (according to neighbours) and can get fairly noisy. 3. House missed some things like oven gloves, an oven tray. Kitchen cleaning products weren’t provided either. Lights also not all in working order.

Loved the quiet country experience!

The cottage had everything we needed and it was so cozy and quaint. It was a great base for exploring the Cotswold. The neighbours were very friendly and helpful.

We loved staying here, the place is fantastic albeit out of the way so I would recommend going the shops beforehand so you have everything you need in.

The cottage is comfortable with all your staples supplied for cooking etc. The freezer is outside in the shed - FYI. The pub is closed until they find a landlord/landlady which is a shame but you can go to the local church/town hall and get a coffee/tea. Look forward to visiting again!

Nice location, at a realistic price.

Facilities lacking in a few areas: A wardrobe/clothes storage is required upstairs, and a couple of lidded casserole dishes (microwaveable) would be very useful in the kitchen. Lighting very poor in sitting room - too dark to read a book comfortably - an additional (bright) lamp would help. Some of the crockery/cutlery needed washing up before it could be used.

One of the best cottages we have been to in England, cozy and perfectly located in the heart of the Cotswold.

I would recommend the Brooklands cottage to anyone planning on staying in the area!

You have an abundance of very interesting books throughout the cottage and I would love to learn how and when you amassed the collection.

Also how did you manage to put the books on the very high bookshelf in the main bedroom!

what a find a 17th century cottage in a beautiful Cotswold village away from the maddening crowds yet easily accessable to all the places of interest to visit in the area.

Great for walking.

The house met totally our expectations.

A rural cottage, very quite, wunderful starting point for hiking tours, well equipped kitchen, very good bed upstairs. Maintenance was very good, immediate response in case of a defective lamp. There was only one point we would recommend: the small bed needs urgently a new mattress ;-) By and large: we enjoyed our stay very much

Stayed at Brooklands at end of May.

A comfortable quirky cottage with all we needed. Beautiful private country garden at the back of the property with total privacy. Very clean property with a very comfortable bed. Only down side was the parking at the end of the lane, but we were told about this. Very peaceful property and relaxing surrounded by beautiful villages and countryside. Local pub which is in walking distance is closed but lots of nice places to eat in driving distance.

A lovely, quirky cottage but not for the infirm.

Staircase is steep and feels like it tilts forward slightly. No problem for us, it was a novelty, but any mobility issues and you'd be stuck. Parking at the bottom of the lane was no biggie, but again, if you have mobility issues, you'd struggle here. We actually loved our stay and would return gladly.

Lovely cottage but heating not adequate for a January stay.

I don't feel you should have to pay for wood every day just to heat the place when you have already payed to stay . There should be another form of heating for the lounge. I know it is an old cottage but it's draughty and freezing. There is only a fixed shower. The parking is terrible, so not only do you get wet the cottage is freezing when you get there. Couldn't wait to come home.

An amazing stay in this beautiful house!

We enjoyed every moment there! We didn’t want to leave!

We loved the cottage, it was warm and very inviting and had everything that was needed to enjoy the Christmas holiday.

The kitchen had a vast array of implements needed to prepare and serve food and a very merry and satisfying meal was consumed on Christmas Day followed by reading stories sitting in front of a blazing fire: what more could you wish for? The parking, as has been mentioned before in other reviews is somewhat annoying but a short walk down the hill to the lay-by solves the problem. The cottage was clean and warm ,the bedroom quaint with a very nice comfortable bed and there was lots of hot water in a spacious bathroom. Situated in a beautiful part of the Countryside a very nice stay, thank you.

Lovely property and good location for exploring the Cotswolds.

Issues with the property; No dishwasher No wardrobes. Existing wardrobe being used for storage by owner No ice box in fridge so any frozen food that we had brought was thrown away.

Amazing little cottage EVERYTHING that we needed for a short break away.

Defo be back when rhe rain passes! Thanks

Beautiful cottage, everything you would need is provided.

Most comfortable bed I have slept in for years( I need a new mattress would love to know where this one came from).great character throughout the property. Very good woodburner and a fair supply of logs.only downside was the 2 seater and armchair, although very suitable for the period neither were very comfortable and the tv was too small or it would have been 5 stars across the board. Don’t go to the 10 tons pub, it’s living on old reputation ,food is poor and it’s tatty,had 2 meals as only eatery in village but should have cooked in!.

An unforgettable stay in the most charming, dreamlike British country cottage.

From the effortless, easy come and go welcome, the building was steeped in history with original charm throughout, immaculate garden, every comfort was there for us. Thank you so much, wonderful stay, highly recommend

he cottage is pleasant,in a lovely setting and well located but there are many issues that need addressing.

The furniture is outdated (not a problem in itself but it is when poorly maintained)and not fit for purpose. An armchair broke when my husband sat on it. It was obvious that a previous repair had proved inadequate. Luckily he wasn't hurt,just a little shaken. This was reported immediately but we had to wait 4 days until we received a response. Several other chairs were unstable and we were reluctant to use them. This was pointed out by other reviewers but it is clearly still an issue and has not been acted on. The crockery and cutlery were all mismatched and there was a bizarre collection of extremely sharp knives. Not having a freezer(even a small section in a fridge as is often the case)was a BIG issue,especially as we had temperatures of nearly 30° and ice cubes,ice creams etc would have been most welcome. Also we would normally purchase frozen food to cook at the accommodation, but this was not possible.There was an empty cupboard where it looks as if a freezer was previously located which begs the question 'why has it not been replaced?' There was also too much personal information at the property which was rather uncomfortable as it felt as though you were intruding in someone's home (usually cottages are impersonal ,'dressed' but comfortable). Also it could be a security issue-identity theft etc. The cottage was poorly lit-especially upstairs and the lighting was ,again,mis-matched and inadequate. The headboard on the bed was loose and we had to push the bed against the wall so that it was secure which meant we had to take care not to bang our heads on the rather imposing portrait hung over the bed. Not very romantic! There were several safety issues with the stairs leading to upstairs(as another reviewer stated,not suitable for those with moblilty issues)and also those leading to the garden(quite lethal large concrete stairs again not suitable for those with moblilty issues or children). The parking is not ideal(this is pointed out in the description)as,although there are spaces at the end of the lane,at times it was difficult to find a space. These issues really do need addressing as previous reviewers have pointed some of the above comments and nothing appears to have been actioned to date

Worst place we have ever had a holiday.

Too may faults to list them all but here are a few. Damaged front path and iffy stairs make it totally unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems. Bedroom has no wardrobe or drawers and no usable surfaces and lighting is very poor. Bathroom needs repairs to broken towel rail, cracked tiles, clogged showerhead, and damage woodwork. Living area poorly lit, 5 amp plug for a lampand a c piple of picture lights, small TV on a shelf obscured by books, rickety chairs and small table, No logs for log burner, old smelly books, Kitchen is not clean, crockery and cutlery looks like a job lot from a charity shop, one electric appliance with a sticker stating electrically failed, no freezer or freezer compartment, table has a nail sticking up on the top, bench seat does not feel safe. Old jumble everywhere. Parking is at the foot of a hill and totally inadequate, The road is narrow, notes left on car windscreen complaining about where car is parked, Garden is up some steep stairs, lots of old rubbish at the top where the bench is. GOOD POINTS: lovely area, comfortable settee, excellent bed and quilt.

Very peaceful area and property with beautiful local walks.

Well-equipped kitchen, a cottage with much character. The seating area/patio at the top of the garden needs attention and it would be good to have some single outdoor chairs, maybe collapsible ones. Also a table for outdoor eating. The hot water tank was noisy so it was switched off after use. A very enjoyable stay.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay, we wished we had stayed longer!

The cottage and surrounding areas were so peaceful and tranquil, we couldn't fault it, we ate in for the first evening and ate out at the local pub seven tuns which was superb! Enjoyed exploring Bourton on the water and Moreton in the Marsh during the day. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Lovely lady dealt with my booking.

However, I unexpectedly only used the cottage for 1 night after booking for 3. I emailed 2 contact email addresses for Sykes to inform them of this. This could have generated further income for the owners as it was available. No response from either. The cottage on the other hand was perfect. Shame about the parking issue but otherwise perfect.

We had a really lovely stay at the cottage.

Such a beautiful old building. It had everything we needed, lovely log burning fire and a well equipped kitchen. The location was exceptional, looking out over a very pretty vale, no noise whatsoever. The village is quiet and all we could hear was bird song. lots of fab walks, one starting just alongside the cottage leads to a nearby Roman villa. The garden is also lovely and well kept. Bed much have been changed since previous reviews as it was very comfortable. Would recommend this cottage most highly.

Couldn’t have picked a better location for our weekend break.

Beautiful cottage in a picturesque village. Extremely comfortable bed with very comfortable pillows and lovely sheets. Ideally located to visit neighbouring historic market towns including Bourton on the water which was stunning.

Excellent character property and greatly enjoyed our stay.

Nothing to fault and excellent service from the host. Would stay again.

Spotlessly clean, comfortable & warm.

Well stocked kitchen except unable to find a chopping board (a small detail). Windfall apples were a great treat - cooked up & served with cream ! Have never stayed anywhere this old before. If in the UK again will definitely contact you first ! Unfortunately left a few items in the bathroom, but have emailed separately about that.

Outstanding vacation!

I spent a week in Brooklands Cottage and enjoyed every minute. The property was exactly as described and met all my needs with ease. I appreciated the nice welcome gift (milk and cookies) and the very comfortable bed. It was a welcome bonus to have a washer/dryer. The cottage was immaculately well kept and very nicely decorated. Parking, as described, is difficult. There is no parking on Berringers Row so you must park on Queens Street. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and look forward to a repeat visit.

No wifi….

Outdated kitchen (incl no freezing compartment) Uneven, steep staircase (dangerous with socks) Small bed, hard matrass (too hard) Smelly (all those old books and magazines). Rubbish in the garden and the garden house. Beautiful village and surroundings. Nice garden. Very kind management and maintenance guy.

We had a lovely stay at Brooklands.

The environment is authentic, quiet and beautiful. The garden is very pleasant. The presence of many books in the house is certainly an added value. Nevertheless, there are some points that can be improved. The garden furniture is in a bad condition and that is a shame because that way you can not fully enjoy the beautiful garden. A freezer compartment in the fridge would be very useful. It should be explained more clearly how the waste should be sorted. This is certainly important for foreign visitors like us. Yet we would recommend this cozy house to everyone!

very good stay

The property was fantastically quaint and exactly what we wanted.

It would have been helpful to know in advance that they would only provide a few logs for the fire and we'd need to purchase more. Arriving on a Sat evening in a remote village meant everything was closed until Monday so we had to travel quite a few miles in the fog to get logs, which, in the middle of winter was essential. (If we'd have knows, we would've brought some en route). The bed was also very small (I'm not sure really that it was a double) and the mattress quite uncomfortable. It could do with a new one. We also had absolutely no mobile signal (two phones on two networks) but luckily the WIFI worked perfectly for the stay. But it was a downfall when we booked a table at a restaurant and travelled in the fog for 10 miles to be told they had no gas but had tried to call us to tell us there was no food service! Otherwise, the property was beautiful and the town was lovely. Outside of the above issues, it was exactly what we were looking for. The mince pies and milk were a welcomed touch on arrival.

We enjoyed a lovely stay and found the property to be full of character and had all we needed for our visit.

We especially enjoyed listening to the sound of owls at night and the peacefulness of the location. Thank you.

Lovely property in a lovely location.

Perfect for a quiet relaxing break.

It is a lovely cottage in a wonderful location.

We didn’t find the bed comfortable and mattress cover needs replacing, a new king size bed would make all the difference.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful and very comfortable cottage which is in a lovely, peaceful village with a very nice pub !

It was great coming back after a day’s walking and enjoying cosy evenings infront of the wood-burner.

Brookland and Chedworth are real gems.

A beautiful cottage and a super location. We had 2 super meals at the 7 Tuns pub which is a very short walk away and the Chedworth Roman Villa is worth walking to. Thank you.

We were not impressed with no hand rails upstairs and bathroom chairs etc not comfortable.

garden okay but still had to climb up stairs to get to it.if you young. It probably be okay not for older people.sorry.

Great cottage and very well equipped.

Fantastic location. Pub within a 5 minute walk but no shop within walking distance as suggested in the overview.

Brooklands was a lovely cottage in a fantastic location - the countryside was gorgeous and the pub at the end of the road was great!

A really enjoyable holiday.

Fabulous cottage in beautiful location.

Really comfy beds and all you needed for a self catering stay in well equipped kitchen. Though we did use local pub Seven Tuns twice and food was fabulous. Just a more comfy sofa would make even better. We loved it had some great walks and lovely to have garden to sit out in as we luckily had great weather. Will definitely return. Ideal location

Beautiful cottage in idyllic location.

friendly neighbours,perfect base for exploring this corner of the cotswolds.

This is an excellent property, however the photographs do not do it justice.

The living room is bigger then it appears, and the enclosed back garden is a delight.

I expected to be able to use the second bedroom and bed as my husband and I are elderly and have poor sleep patterns.

Really we found the cottage dark and gloomy and having to use the steep creaking stairs to use the toilet quite chore. It's in a fabulous area but it's basic. Thankfully there is, a friendly neighbour who allowed us to use his parking space or that too would have been difficult given the position of the cottage.

The cottage was nice and in a wonderful location.

You feel at home! One little kitchen tool was missing: a normal size strainer!

The cottage was beautiful and very comfortable.

The biscuits and milk left as a treat was a lovely welcome upon arrival. The wood burner was a huge plus as the evenings were pretty cold. The back garden was a real treat. The views from the cottage were wonderful. We enjoyed many walks around the area. The local pub was great and within easy walking distance. The only suggestion that I would have is a small box freezer unit as the fridge does not have any freezer facility, especially as there is no village shop.

Loved the cottage - it's really special - loads of character, spacious and yet cozy.

The wood burning fire was great. We plan to return! If we wanted to be picky we'd say that a freezer (even a small box one) would have been useful and also a dishwasher.

The village,the surrounding area,the house and the feel of the place was just great.

The village is a great base for seeing the sights around the Cotswolds.

Brooklands is a lovely cosy cottage in a fabulous location.

Really loved Chedworth. We enjoyed our stay very much and loved the quirkiness of the place.

I was very unhappy about the way the cost of my booking was dealt with as I feel I was overcharged by £400 due to the need to rebook due covid being charged the same price as my original booking although the revoked dates were £400 cheaper.

I was not offered the option of a refund and then rebooking. I feel cheated by your firm and will not be using you again.

Lovely cottage, very peaceful.

Good walks all around. The front door has a very low ceiling . Banged my head a couple of times, might be worth having a mind your head sign . Overall the cottage was lovely, very cosy and warm

Lovely location for a Covid Break.

Pub nearby by otherwise totally quiet. Lovely walk to the Roman Villa nearby (recommended)

Pretty cottage but no real comfort , hard upright chairs in sitting room , very poor lighting unable to read , very hard mattress , thus we didn't relax much .

Lovely location with a superb pub in the village would definitely book it again!

Lovely cottage.

Home from home. Great location.Quiet and peaceful area.Excellant pub within a few minutes walk.Large private rear garden but unable to use to full advantage as no table and chairs only 2 small benches.Shame as lovely space and would have liked to sit out for drinks/food.Good wi-fi connection. Liked key box entry thereby avoiding need to arrive at a certain time.

The Cottage was so nice and inviting, everything was clean and tidy with helpful little notes around the place.

The fireplace was made up and a box of cookies on the table just were nice little extras that made it perfect

Beautiful old cottage in a lovely quiet village, such a peaceful setting for a relaxing short break.

The cottage was extremely well equipped, the owners have really thought of everything. Very impressive book collection throughout the cottage and artwork, spacious garden too. Cannot find one fault, it was gutting having to leave, Thank You Brooklands !!

A small freezer compartment in the fridge would have been useful and would have been nice to have had a couple of sun loungers in the lovely garden but I appreciate that storage of these items might be a problem.

Overall, the cottage is cosy and comfortable and perfect for a couple. We had a really nice time there.

Great cottage, plenty of space and bigger garden than expected.

Lovely quiet village with a good pub just round the corner.

This cottage is in a lovely location in a quiet village with an excellent pub and a good farm shop within walking distance.

The cottage has lovely big rooms full of character. However there is no parking at the cottage and the nearest parking could sometimes be full. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed. However there is only one bedside lamp, and as we both like to read in bed, a lamp on each side would have been appreciated.

The cottage was absolutely stunning and perfect for two people.

The wooden beams and the gorgeous log burner added to the charm of the building. The location was perfect for getting out and about and was close to plenty of walks. There was a great local pub too! If anything, the cottage just needed a bigger, cosy sofa to come back to at the end of a long day exploring. A mini freezer for ice would have also been great! But we loved the cottage overall and would definitely consider returning.

Hard to find anything negative to mention - it was a lovely, quiet, cosy property.

Lovely location, tranquil and loved the exposed stone and beams in the cottage.

excellent situation in a beautiful village will well stocked kitchen and a good bath :-) Great character filled cottage with interesting quirks

Very quaint and pretty cottage, beautiful setting.

Extremely quiet. We had some problems with heating that I assume the owner and manager are sorting out. Local cat made itself at home. You cannot park on site but it is easy to drop off and pick up bags and park nearby. It's in a tiny lane.

This cottage was every bit as charming as it looks in the pictures!

My husband, daughter and I could have spent an entire summer here. I really don't know where to start on relaying how wonderful Brooklands is. The village of Chedworth is picturesque and you can walk the entire town on foot paths that meander throughout the town. There are fresh wild berries and apples everywhere you walk and the neighbors are very friendly. The cottage itself is clean, homey and cozy. I highly recommend Brooklands cottage and I hope to make it back there one day!\

“Brooklands has so much charm it is extraordinary, but it is combined with good ammenity too.

The open plan downstairs area feels very spacious but cosy too when its cold. For an old house the bathroom is good and spare room spacious. Kitchen also very good. Great place to explore the Cotswolds.” \ Annie, July 2016

there were so many things to do in the area that we couldn't choose… the cottage was lovely and suited our needs ideally - we cycle a lot and were able to make good use of the rural location

Landlord not seen, but that was not necessary.

Everything perfectly arranged. Nice place, great area for hiking!!\ Danke! Margaretha, Sept 2016

there were so many things to do in the area that we couldn't choose… the cottage was lovely and suited our needs ideally - we cycle a lot and were able to make good use of the rural location \ \

We wanted a small, inexpensive cottage with a log fire within short driving distance of friends - and that is what we got!

The property is lovely and well kept, equipped with all one needs for a short stay.

The heating was on all day, which made our stay very warm and comfortable. The stove was already prepared with logs and ready to be fired. We found chocolates and milk for us in the kitchen: very much appreciated. The back garden is lovely and we could enjoy some time outside. There is an awesome pub just 5 minutes away and many walking paths through the beautiful landscape.